I’m a floor board and heel/toe shifter too! First bike, 2001 Honda Shadow 750 had pegs and I changed them to floorboards and h/t shifter. Never looked back and will always have that on any cruiser I own. Funny I test rode a BMW R18 tourer last week and it had both but it wasn’t lined up properly and was very awkward.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney I don’t think I’ve ever scraped. Maybe I don’t lean it enough but my Chieftain has great handling and I’ve never scraped the floorboards. The clearance and lean angle are great.
🛑🛑 Meg…Nice Job on your Audio😀👍. Nice Work!! I think the bike you should try at the dealership was the V-Rod you were looking at💯👍. That bike is a real “different cat”. As the song says from the 80’s. That V-Rod “is little country, and a little bit rock and roll” 🎶 I agree with you…how the weather has changed since Ocean City trip last weekend🤷♂️. Stay Safe👍💯.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney It's very stable 140 HP Similar to the HD Pan American.. Too Heavy for me.. I would stick with the Tiger Sport 800 or 900 both come in low seat models . Mostl Likley my next bike will be a Yamaha Tenere 700 with a 34" seat hieght ..It will be a pain for my 5'4" 29" Inseam with luggage loaded.. My Dirt bike has a 36" seat height but only 235#
Thank you! It’s funny because Cameraman’s bike has fat tires and still feels easier to turn than that- maybe it’s the fat front tire? Appreciate you watching.
Your Audio was real good Meg. Floor boards with a heel toe shifter is my preference. Been riding heel/toe since the nineties. Stroked Sporty since the seventies.BSA and Norton's in the sixties. I would test drive the Diavel.
I have a 2016 Streetglide and a 2018 Fatboy and I’ve had people ask about it being hard to turn, I wonder if everyone knows about torque steering because I can put it on whatever line I choose.
I've ridden with stock pegs, forward controls, and floorboards, and I like floorboards the best. I habitually used the heel shifter on the first bike I had with floorboards ('97 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500), and I never use it on my current bike ('03 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC). No clue why I used one but not the other. 🤷😂
Another great video. That dealer had so much choice. I moved from Harvey to Ducati after getting on the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special, that I think you were sat on. Our dealer a two for sale so my partner and I bought them and have so much fun. They are comfortable, fast and the retro look adds appeal. The Ducati Panigale V4S you also sat on is fun, fast (214bhp), but extremely safe to ride with the incredible electronics build it. Not so great for the long journeys. I bought one of these and used it throughout the summer. Now it’s put away as the wether gets colder. The white Panigale V2 is also great fun. It’s has loads of power, 155bhp, but safe to ride in all weathers. Try out the Ducati’s just for the experience, and hopefully make another video when doing it👍
I had a 2014 Fat Boy Lo with a 200 rear on it. I test rode a 2019 that had a 240 if I recall correctly. I felt like I had to force it into a curve where mine rolled on easy. The really fat tires make a huge difference in handling. Test ride several of those bikes you were sitting on.
I’m glad your Getting the audio worked out I was able to hear you loud and clear the only thing that I would say is it would be nice to hear the bike as you ride but I am so happy that you’re getting the audio worked out ride safe and enjoy
Test riding a Ducati Diavel would be cool. What would really be cool is to find some people that will let you ride anything Old School 90's and older. Like an Evo, Shovelhead, Panhead, etc to see what you think of the past and what some of us have ridden compared to modern tech. Even try learning to start with a kicker (yes she can guys - Hush Cállate) and experience the past. As for costumes, Frankenstein/Finkenstein and Bride of Frankenstein is my vote!
LOVE the Fatboy. I've just never been comfortable on them. As for mini-flloor boards... I've been toying with the idea of throwing some on my Raider. Standard floor boards are nice, but scrape so fast when cornering that I have stuck with pegs.
Lol you and cameraman both have to stick with pegs because he scrapes the hell out of them. 🤣 I love the look of the Fat Boy and felt like I was the terminator.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney That's what I love about the fat boy. It just looks like the stereotypical badass Harley to me. I just never enjoyed actually riding one. And I have scraped the hell out of my pegs on my Raider. I doubt I'll be running any boards anytime soon lol
I have a 2004 v-rod, 2015 Yamaha Raider Bullet, and a 2021 fat boy with a 131 stage IV. I love the 2021 fat boy with the chrome that was added and the stage IV gives it pretty good power. The cam sounds amazing like it’s about to die before it gets that last sip of gas. Was gonna say though I did a baron intake on the raider, exhaust, tune, and a 240 Dunlop rear tire. I haven’t had the fat boy long enough to fully say, but I can say that the raider has been a great bike and has never given me any issues. I even deployed for 10 months while the bike sat with no batter tender and that’s on a 4 year old battery, started right up l! Also the fat boy does have a usb outlet for your gloves.
Out of my league. I ride an 06 Sporty 1200 but love it. Had forwards on it but changed to mids. I'm 5'11" but like my feet under me. Years of riding CB 750s I guess.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney definitely the road glide! The bigger tires on the fatboy definitely make it feel more sluggish in the corners but you get used to it quick. The road glide even being a bigger bike is more nimble. But I've owned around 30 bikes and I've loved every one of them haha.
Meg, please don't let the naysayers discourage you. Harley-Davidson stands for independence, individuality and freedom! That 20K on the clock tells me you are a serious rider and I am more than willing to listen to your opinion. BTW, how cold was it?
BRRRRR It's cold out today and I'm freezing..... heavy leather jacket....flannel check....gloves check.....helmet check......spandex riding paints check.....hahaha. Another spectacular review, I learned a lot.
I am 68 yrs old, I was raised by my mom after my dad died. I can attest to what women went through and still do. Courage is my at forefront of thoughts besides all you are, that courage to pursue all you desire is your No. 1 attribute. I also ride a Breakout. Stay cool, take care.
The front tire looks too wide for me is it stock?,I love the floorboards & forward controls on my bike,it’s getting cooler here too,starting my new job Monday & it’s an early morning ride in the cold wind,that bike sure is quite,i would personally like to see you in the Michelle Pfeiffer catwoman suit
The ridges in road aren’t straight so your tire follows them. The tires on those bikes are wider so contact patch is wider then yours. Just a weird sensation, don’t let it freak ya out. Kinda like riding over the hot tar strips they put on road.
I love my ‘03 FatBoy! Especially compared to my Ultra Limited. Like you, I’m vertically challenged but I have no issues because I have a heal & toe shifter. I really like how that helps with shifting.
Hi there, mark here from Jersey, I’m actually looking at both bikes that you have, love the ultra and fat boy, can you elaborate on your comment? … I’m torn, I can get a leftover ultra at a pretty good price, but like the fat boy too.. thanks if you can provide any comment , be well…
@@MarkR973 I think it depends on what you you want to do and where you want to go. I bought the FatBoy used back in 2010. I rode it up the North Carolina and did the Tail of the Dragon on it. That trip convinced me I wanted a big touring bike. I rode a Road Glide for two weeks all over Spain and having that big touring bike was great for covering the miles. Now the FatBoy is my get around town and bar hopper bike, the Ultra is my road trip long distance bike. So like I said, it depends on what you want to do and where you want to go.
It is what it is. To each there own. What ever you are comfortable with is it for you. Keep riding keep searching till you find what is right come trade in time. When ever that time comes you will be happy 😃 when you get the bike you are comfortable with. So will Camera Man or anyone at that. Keep rolling keep riding keep searching till you find what is right for you. Until then Ride Safe all of you.
hello. I ride a 2019 Fat Boy, which is the best looking Harley at the moment. I would consider a Road Glide for my next bike but not for the looks. You say your bike is more performance oriented, but I don't think any Harley, except for the Pan America and the Sportster S (somewhat), is sport oriented. Your friends Fat Boy looks awesome btw. I had never ridden a Harley before coming from sporty bikes like Ducati Streetfighter and Yamaha MT-10, etcetera. But after a test ride (one of several on Harleys) I felt this was the bike for me.
I got a Fat Boy as a loan bike when I had my stage 4 Kit put installed on my old Breakout. It went ok but those 114 ci with a stock exhaust set up made it look and sound very underwhelming. Like riding a fat sewing machine. Each to their own though. Audio getting better! Keep the content coming guys!
Hi Meg. Great video! Good looking bike. I had to stop your video 10 minutes in to go ride my Fat Boy Lo. You made me miss mine because I hadn't ridden it in a few days. Take care.
Meg-licious (respectfully of course), don't listen to anyone who says you're not an authority on riding! You've got thousands of miles of experience under your belt. There are riders that have been riding for 10 years and haven't logged the mileage you've done. Btw for Halloween you can dress up as Ms Squidmonster? lol, you would have to tuck in the tentacles.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney my friend had a Heritage that i rode alot..it was better than the FB..but i ride 300 miles a day... so the touring bike is the way to go..at least for me
Only Fat Boy I ever rode was my cousins bike In the mid 90s the bike rode well but without the rubber motor mounts the vibration was more than I wanted
@@toddricketts9498 that's strange. I had 2 fat boy wheels put on my 1200 sporty with a 32 degree raked wide glide front .I rode it 40 mile to work and back near every day ( even over a high bridge ) never had a prob with wind ( wheels ) ???
Hi Meg! I’m a 57 yo man who started riding when I was 11. I owned 2 Fat Boys (1995, 2002). I just acquired a 2022 HD Fat Boy 114 with only 60 miles on it. The previous owner must not have liked it either to lose $8k on the sale. Any how, I took my first ride on it this morning. While I was riding I kept hearing your words about not liking the handling of the bike because of the 240 rear tire. I found myself learning to ride all over again because the Fat Boy does not want to lean over like cruisers with smaller rear tires. I will have learn to master this fat tire handling situation. Doesn’t Mike have a 240 rear tire on his bike? Did he just learn to live with it? -Edward from Tx
Yes, Mike does have a 240, he makes up for turning ease by leaning the bike. However, as a result, he is close to scraping through his primary cover. Also, Mike is the most skilled rider I know and can ride any bike like it was made specifically for him so he’s not the best person to make judgments off. That’s an awesome deal though and if you’ve been a rider for all your life, you’ll adapt! Congratulations on the new bike!
Sportbike community is a LOT more hooligan....they have never(all the way back to the late 80's) let people test ride new sportbikes....BMW and Ducati will (I've test rode a bunch of Beemers and Duc's) but the Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki not so much...they usually have Demo Days and they are at tons of demo rides at Biker events. Meg, you REALLY should test ride that Diavel, they are AWESOME bikes!! THe FatBoy has a VERY wide front tire, that why it handles so much different...it also tracks different...just takes some getting used to....there are a TON of mods you should go down that road...terminator rode one, so how bad can they be :D (Mike, the youtuber wouldnt be Jaret Campisi would it??)
Windy City International in IL sells Multi Brands . Triumph , maybe Royale Enfield and some Italian Brands.. Paris HD in TX also sells other Brands.. Many Dealers sell other Brands in a Seperate Building.. HD has not managed to Bully everyone .. the Dealer in TX is Grandfathered .. Pre HD's Monoply attempts..
I love the Fatboy, great fun ride for my size. Costumes ideas: Deathsport or Ghost Rider for cameraman and The Wild Ones or Aftermath for you, basically a nuke survivor or scientist making it around. Madmax would work as well.
The audio quality was good. It could have been a little louder compared to others I've heard. Are you planning on helmet to helmet with Cameraman? You guys would probably enjoy that as much as us subscribers would. Fatboys look pretty neat, but we like what we like. Its gotta feel right to be enjoyable.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney Ducati make aftermarket exhaust for the Diavel which means Devil in Italian the sound is addictive there is a lot of sound clips on TH-cam
Really good job guys! One of the across the board better produced vids! I too just road my first Fat Boy, and I was LOL’ing as you felt:said all the same things I felt. That rear brake!
The audio is sounding really good even with the visor up you were coming in loud and clear. It would be good to hear what the magic combination is. A great video but to be honest I did not think you were going to like the Fat Boy its really kind of meant for bigger framed riders, my opinion, because of the width of the front tire and what it does to the handling. That being said you didn't look scared of it , nice job.
You have more riding then me. The only riding of a motorcycle was in a motor cycle endorsement class. Not much time at all. I didn't pass. I still have my scooter. I am Still looking for a Teacher. Maybe some day.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney there were two xmas trees in the bike shop , a red one & a larger green one, but you must have been distracted with all those beautiful bikes.
The main reason why you don’t see many of Fat Boy on the road is: Fat Boy are only good on Straight Lines * Not made for Road you have to Turn \ Corners, never heard any reviews where the riders aren’t complaining about handling The Tiers are too Flat Just like the original Sportster Roadster Tires Changing the Tiers makes it to a Much more enjoyable Ride
Difference the tires from your bike to the fat boy makes world of difference. The fat boy is a low priced tour bike and handles as such. My o4 was great. Only problem was adjusting to the solid wheels. As usual love the vids and what 9your about.
Meg I love yea but it’s pretty big on you. First thing is does you heated gloves work by plugging it into USB port? Soft rails have a port on the left side of the frame. Third you really should ride someone’s Deluxe. It’s what I have even though I don’t get to ride it. Very very nice bike. Hugs
Your helmet has pinlock don’t know if you have a pinlock inner visor? It will stop helmet steaming up when you stop nice video from uk 🇬🇧 p.s, good review x
@@megsmotorcyclejourney if helmet steams up with visor shut you need a pinlock visor insert to sort it! I don’t care what helmet you wear I wear open face as well as full face depending on weather look forward to more videos from you both ! And a top reviewer rode the fatbob and said exactly the same as you! Slow turning ect he said it was a bit of a boat? Lol 😂 love from uk 🇬🇧 x
Hi Meg 👋 OK firstt off you looked Absolutely Stunning in that plaid top!!! And with those leather pants , whew!!! Your setup for your voice while riding was perfect this time 👍🤗 About the grooves through the road work , that fat front tire helps it feel much smoother than the skinny front tire on your bike , but it also doesn't turn as easy at low speed either , that's why you felt like it didn't handle as well as your bike does at low speed . Great video though , hope you didn't freeze too bad 😁 Here's a glove tip for non heated gloves , get a pair of silk glove liners and your hands won't get Near as Cold !!! I use them when I ride in the cold 20's-40's temp , and I've never used heated gloves and I do just fine 👍 Well Counselor , you have yourself an Awesome week , and look forward to seeing that infectious beautiful smile again soon 😊
@@megsmotorcyclejourney You're welcome . Just look on line for silk glove liners , Cycle Gear sells them , just make sure they're real silk 👍 And thanks for always taking the time to respond , I know you're a busy gal , and that just speaks volumes about you and your sincerity in life and your channel 😊👍👏👏
During Rollin Thunder 2010 we stopped at that Harley Dealership. Had a live band and was a good show and tons of people there.
Nice! I wish we had gotten to be able to be there!
Harley-Davidson in the Marlboro Man
Good suggestion.
Oy! You're wearing a full face helmut. Good for you. Audio is good.
Thank you! I’m trying hard to improve.
I’m a floor board and heel/toe shifter too! First bike, 2001 Honda Shadow 750 had pegs and I changed them to floorboards and h/t shifter. Never looked back and will always have that on any cruiser I own. Funny I test rode a BMW R18 tourer last week and it had both but it wasn’t lined up properly and was very awkward.
Do you have issues with scraping? That’s my only concern.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney I don’t think I’ve ever scraped. Maybe I don’t lean it enough but my Chieftain has great handling and I’ve never scraped the floorboards. The clearance and lean angle are great.
🛑🛑 Meg…Nice Job on your Audio😀👍.
Nice Work!!
I think the bike you should try at the dealership was the V-Rod you were looking at💯👍.
That bike is a real “different cat”. As the song says from the 80’s. That V-Rod “is little country, and a little bit rock and roll” 🎶
I agree with you…how the weather has changed since Ocean City trip last weekend🤷♂️.
Stay Safe👍💯.
Thank you! Maybe I will. Appreciate you watching and your support.
Triumph has a Tiger Sport 1200 Extra low for the Vertically Challenged..
Huh- I’ll see if I can find one.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney It's very stable 140 HP Similar to the HD Pan American.. Too Heavy for me.. I would stick with the Tiger Sport 800 or 900 both come in low seat models .
Mostl Likley my next bike will be a Yamaha Tenere 700 with a 34" seat hieght ..It will be a pain for my 5'4" 29" Inseam with luggage loaded..
My Dirt bike has a 36" seat height but only 235#
The super wide tires will make turns feel much different than you are used to.... thanks for the vid... awesome!
Thank you! It’s funny because Cameraman’s bike has fat tires and still feels easier to turn than that- maybe it’s the fat front tire? Appreciate you watching.
Your Audio was real good Meg. Floor boards with a heel toe shifter is my preference. Been riding heel/toe since the nineties. Stroked Sporty since the seventies.BSA and Norton's in the sixties. I would test drive the Diavel.
I should try a heel shifter. I hear good things! Thank you for watching.
Brilliant as ever 😎👏🏍
Oh and the helmet hair looks good actually. Always loved the wild look better! 😜
Hahaha. See- different strokes for different folks. Thank you for watching!
Thank you, for the Video. God Bless.
Thank you for watching!
I have a 2016 Streetglide and a 2018 Fatboy and I’ve had people ask about it being hard to turn, I wonder if everyone knows about torque steering because I can put it on whatever line I choose.
I found the street glide to be easier to turn- it wasn’t horrible but it wasn’t easy either. Tell me more about torque steering.
I've ridden with stock pegs, forward controls, and floorboards, and I like floorboards the best. I habitually used the heel shifter on the first bike I had with floorboards ('97 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500), and I never use it on my current bike ('03 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC). No clue why I used one but not the other. 🤷😂
I’ve heard great things about heel shifters. I might try one! Thank you.
Another great video. That dealer had so much choice. I moved from Harvey to Ducati after getting on the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special, that I think you were sat on. Our dealer a two for sale so my partner and I bought them and have so much fun. They are comfortable, fast and the retro look adds appeal. The Ducati Panigale V4S you also sat on is fun, fast (214bhp), but extremely safe to ride with the incredible electronics build it. Not so great for the long journeys. I bought one of these and used it throughout the summer. Now it’s put away as the wether gets colder. The white Panigale V2 is also great fun. It’s has loads of power, 155bhp, but safe to ride in all weathers. Try out the Ducati’s just for the experience, and hopefully make another video when doing it👍
Yes! Plan to make a video.
Thank you for the suggestions and for watching! We appreciate it.
I had a 2014 Fat Boy Lo with a 200 rear on it. I test rode a 2019 that had a 240 if I recall correctly. I felt like I had to force it into a curve where mine rolled on easy. The really fat tires make a huge difference in handling. Test ride several of those bikes you were sitting on.
I felt that too- the weird thing is that Michael’s bike has a fat tire and it’s not that hard to turn.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney I wonder if the difference in rake might be what changes the feel. Not sure how much difference there is between the two.
Proud of you meg
Aww thank you! I’m so appreciative of your help, support, and example. Thanks for doing the damn thing so I can emulate you 😜
Those big wide tires may require i little more steering input.
I’m glad your Getting the audio worked out I was able to hear you loud and clear the only thing that I would say is it would be nice to hear the bike as you ride but I am so happy that you’re getting the audio worked out ride safe and enjoy
Appreciate that! Thank you for the support.
Test riding a Ducati Diavel would be cool. What would really be cool is to find some people that will let you ride anything Old School 90's and older. Like an Evo, Shovelhead, Panhead, etc to see what you think of the past and what some of us have ridden compared to modern tech. Even try learning to start with a kicker (yes she can guys - Hush Cállate) and experience the past. As for costumes, Frankenstein/Finkenstein and Bride of Frankenstein is my vote!
I did ride that Royal Enfield that was a kickstart- that was fun! I wish I had more access to those types of bikes.
LOVE the Fatboy. I've just never been comfortable on them. As for mini-flloor boards... I've been toying with the idea of throwing some on my Raider. Standard floor boards are nice, but scrape so fast when cornering that I have stuck with pegs.
Lol you and cameraman both have to stick with pegs because he scrapes the hell out of them. 🤣 I love the look of the Fat Boy and felt like I was the terminator.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney That's what I love about the fat boy. It just looks like the stereotypical badass Harley to me. I just never enjoyed actually riding one. And I have scraped the hell out of my pegs on my Raider. I doubt I'll be running any boards anytime soon lol
I have a 2004 v-rod, 2015 Yamaha Raider Bullet, and a 2021 fat boy with a 131 stage IV. I love the 2021 fat boy with the chrome that was added and the stage IV gives it pretty good power. The cam sounds amazing like it’s about to die before it gets that last sip of gas. Was gonna say though I did a baron intake on the raider, exhaust, tune, and a 240 Dunlop rear tire. I haven’t had the fat boy long enough to fully say, but I can say that the raider has been a great bike and has never given me any issues. I even deployed for 10 months while the bike sat with no batter tender and that’s on a 4 year old battery, started right up l! Also the fat boy does have a usb outlet for your gloves.
Sandy and Danny from grease. Lol or batman and cat woman
And nothing compares to a breakout!
Hahaha. Cameraman agrees! Thank you for the suggestion and for watching!
Out of my league. I ride an 06 Sporty 1200 but love it. Had forwards on it but changed to mids. I'm 5'11" but like my feet under me. Years of riding CB 750s I guess.
I bet you could do a heck of a job on something bigger. Thank you for watching.
I had a 2019 fatboy. I loved it. But sold it when I seen the road glide I have now. But the fatboy with stage 2 was a ton of fun.
Which do you prefer?
@@megsmotorcyclejourney definitely the road glide! The bigger tires on the fatboy definitely make it feel more sluggish in the corners but you get used to it quick. The road glide even being a bigger bike is more nimble. But I've owned around 30 bikes and I've loved every one of them haha.
Meg, please don't let the naysayers discourage you. Harley-Davidson stands for independence, individuality and freedom! That 20K on the clock tells me you are a serious rider and I am more than willing to listen to your opinion. BTW, how cold was it?
Aww thank you! In the morning it was high 40s but 70s by 1:00pm
You could be a bumble bee going around telling people to buzz off.
Lol- why do you say?
@@megsmotorcyclejourney your so cute and it would work. All the guys want to...
The deluxes one I've got to get
If it's not too far, the Indian dealer in Fredericksburg, Va is pretty great. May be worth a shot.
BRRRRR It's cold out today and I'm freezing..... heavy leather jacket....flannel check....gloves check.....helmet check......spandex riding paints check.....hahaha. Another spectacular review, I learned a lot.
I am 68 yrs old, I was raised by my mom after my dad died. I can attest to what women went through and still do. Courage is my at forefront of thoughts besides all you are, that courage to pursue all you desire is your No. 1 attribute. I also ride a Breakout. Stay cool, take care.
Aww thank you! I appreciate you watching and the kind words.
I have a 2019 Fatboy and absolutely love it.
Test ride the Heritage, it handles nicer than the Fatboy
I’ll check it out! Thank you for watching.
The front tire looks too wide for me is it stock?,I love the floorboards & forward controls on my bike,it’s getting cooler here too,starting my new job Monday & it’s an early morning ride in the cold wind,that bike sure is quite,i would personally like to see you in the Michelle Pfeiffer catwoman suit
It is stock. Thank you for the suggestion and for watching!
@@megsmotorcyclejourney you’re welcome thanks for the reply
That's good to know about the brakes thanks
😄 that title could go so many ways....
Hahaha. It’s true- especially if you aren’t familiar with motorcycles.
The ridges in road aren’t straight so your tire follows them. The tires on those bikes are wider so contact patch is wider then yours. Just a weird sensation, don’t let it freak ya out. Kinda like riding over the hot tar strips they put on road.
Thank you for that explanation and encouragement. It’s not my favorite but I try to just keep a cool head and ride on. Appreciate you watching!
I love my ‘03 FatBoy! Especially compared to my Ultra Limited. Like you, I’m vertically challenged but I have no issues because I have a heal & toe shifter. I really like how that helps with shifting.
I’ve heard those shifters are awesome. Thank you for watching!
Hi there, mark here from Jersey, I’m actually looking at both bikes that you have, love the ultra and fat boy, can you elaborate on your comment? … I’m torn, I can get a leftover ultra at a pretty good price, but like the fat boy too.. thanks if you can provide any comment , be well…
@@MarkR973 I think it depends on what you you want to do and where you want to go. I bought the FatBoy used back in 2010. I rode it up the North Carolina and did the Tail of the Dragon on it. That trip convinced me I wanted a big touring bike. I rode a Road Glide for two weeks all over Spain and having that big touring bike was great for covering the miles. Now the FatBoy is my get around town and bar hopper bike, the Ultra is my road trip long distance bike. So like I said, it depends on what you want to do and where you want to go.
Try a Heritage!! Love my Ruby!!
I just might!!! Thank you for the suggestion and for watching
@@megsmotorcyclejourney You bet anytime. How do I share a pic of Ruby to you?
Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸
Thank you!
I bet that fat boy ballances out nice. All that weight close to the ground. Recently saw a new 2024 at shaffers north of reading PA.
It is what it is. To each there own. What ever you are comfortable with is it for you. Keep riding keep searching till you find what is right come trade in time. When ever that time comes you will be happy 😃 when you get the bike you are comfortable with. So will Camera Man or anyone at that. Keep rolling keep riding keep searching till you find what is right for you. Until then Ride Safe all of you.
Thank you! Same to you!!
Excelenttttt machine!!!
It was! I had a good time riding it.
hello. I ride a 2019 Fat Boy, which is the best looking Harley at the moment. I would consider a Road Glide for my next bike but not for the looks.
You say your bike is more performance oriented, but I don't think any Harley, except for the Pan America and the Sportster S (somewhat), is sport oriented.
Your friends Fat Boy looks awesome btw.
I had never ridden a Harley before coming from sporty bikes like Ducati Streetfighter and Yamaha MT-10, etcetera.
But after a test ride (one of several on Harleys) I felt this was the bike for me.
I got a Fat Boy as a loan bike when I had my stage 4 Kit put installed on my old Breakout. It went ok but those 114 ci with a stock exhaust set up made it look and sound very underwhelming. Like riding a fat sewing machine. Each to their own though.
Audio getting better! Keep the content coming guys!
Aww thank you! Appreciate the kind words.
Hi Meg. Great video! Good looking bike. I had to stop your video 10 minutes in to go ride my Fat Boy Lo. You made me miss mine because I hadn't ridden it in a few days. Take care.
Haha- I’m so glad. Thank you for watching!
This video title reads humorous. Thanks!
Not by accident. Lol. 😜😘
@@megsmotorcyclejourney 😆
Meg-licious (respectfully of course), don't listen to anyone who says you're not an authority on riding! You've got thousands of miles of experience under your belt. There are riders that have been riding for 10 years and haven't logged the mileage you've done. Btw for Halloween you can dress up as Ms Squidmonster? lol, you would have to tuck in the tentacles.
Hahaha. Interesting idea. Lol. Thank you for your kindness and vote of confidence. I appreciate it.
had a 04 FB... rode it for 8 months....traded it for a FLHT...way better ride than a softtail
Interesting. I love my softtail but this bike rode very differently than mine.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney my friend had a Heritage that i rode alot..it was better than the FB..but i ride 300 miles a day... so the touring bike is the way to go..at least for me
That's almost identical to my Deluxe
Congratulations on the mike, dig the helmet hair just wondering when you gonna test out a road glide
I already have!
th-cam.com/video/2iHuhdSoZGs/w-d-xo.html
Only Fat Boy I ever rode was my cousins bike In the mid 90s the bike rode well but without the rubber motor mounts the vibration was more than I wanted
I felt like I got blown around on the highway… interesting. Thank you for watching!
@@megsmotorcyclejourney solid wheels are a problem in the wind , Safe journeys
@@toddricketts9498 that's strange. I had 2 fat boy wheels put on my 1200 sporty with a 32 degree raked wide glide front .I rode it 40 mile to work and back near every day ( even over a high bridge ) never had a prob with wind ( wheels ) ???
Round of applause 👏🏽 for the audio!!!
Thank you! So many weeks in the making. Lol
That seemed to be quite the nice dealer…. Nice how they even shown ya the back… ^^
Dealers are waiting on new bikes....shipping problems.
I’ve heard that. Thank you for watching.
Camera facing the wrong way...not finishing this, she has nothing much to say and she takes forever to say it.
Great on the full helmet
I still hate it but I’m doing it for y’all
I just bought one of these big boys a few weeks and it felt so much bigger than it looked.
Simply awesome looking bike.
Agreed! It was fun though
Wearing a cape flying in the wind with face makeup
Hahaha great idea.
Hi Meg! I’m a 57 yo man who started riding when I was 11. I owned 2 Fat Boys (1995, 2002). I just acquired a 2022 HD Fat Boy 114 with only 60 miles on it. The previous owner must not have liked it either to lose $8k on the sale. Any how, I took my first ride on it this morning. While I was riding I kept hearing your words about not liking the handling of the bike because of the 240 rear tire. I found myself learning to ride all over again because the Fat Boy does not want to lean over like cruisers with smaller rear tires. I will have learn to master this fat tire handling situation. Doesn’t Mike have a 240 rear tire on his bike? Did he just learn to live with it? -Edward from Tx
Yes, Mike does have a 240, he makes up for turning ease by leaning the bike. However, as a result, he is close to scraping through his primary cover. Also, Mike is the most skilled rider I know and can ride any bike like it was made specifically for him so he’s not the best person to make judgments off. That’s an awesome deal though and if you’ve been a rider for all your life, you’ll adapt! Congratulations on the new bike!
Common complaint about fat boys. They don't like corners. You did well.
I had no idea. Thank you! I definitely agree that turning isn’t it’s strong point.
I wanna get one
Sportbike community is a LOT more hooligan....they have never(all the way back to the late 80's) let people test ride new sportbikes....BMW and Ducati will (I've test rode a bunch of Beemers and Duc's) but the Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki not so much...they usually have Demo Days and they are at tons of demo rides at Biker events. Meg, you REALLY should test ride that Diavel, they are AWESOME bikes!! THe FatBoy has a VERY wide front tire, that why it handles so much different...it also tracks different...just takes some getting used to....there are a TON of mods you should go down that road...terminator rode one, so how bad can they be :D (Mike, the youtuber wouldnt be Jaret Campisi would it??)
Yes that was who he was talking about. So disappointing that they don’t let you rest ride them. Thank you for the support and for watching.
Windy City International in IL sells Multi Brands . Triumph , maybe Royale Enfield and some Italian Brands..
Paris HD in TX also sells other Brands.. Many Dealers sell other Brands in a Seperate Building..
HD has not managed to Bully everyone .. the Dealer in TX is Grandfathered .. Pre HD's Monoply attempts..
I love the Fatboy, great fun ride for my size.
Costumes ideas: Deathsport or Ghost Rider for cameraman and The Wild Ones or Aftermath for you, basically a nuke survivor or scientist making it around.
Madmax would work as well.
I have had my 1993 Fatboy for a long time and can’t seem to give it up
Thank you! Great ideas. We appreciate you watching.
@@jaybarbre1016 nice! That’s a while to keep your bike- I hope I do the same.
Stilettos shorts tank top and full face helmet Megan, lol. Let’s see the comments on that one. 😂😂😂
Hahaha. I’m sure people would be mad- however Halloween is coming and some people might just have to be angry 😜
Where from in Maryland?
Westminster
4:22 👍👍.
When are coming out west? You got fans out here.
We are going to Sturgis next year and hope to ride cross country the following year.
The audio quality was good. It could have been a little louder compared to others I've heard. Are you planning on helmet to helmet with Cameraman? You guys would probably enjoy that as much as us subscribers would. Fatboys look pretty neat, but we like what we like. Its gotta feel right to be enjoyable.
Yes! We are planning it. Hopefully with calendar proceeds.
You look as one on the Diavel ♥️♥️ real cool ride
I might just try it’s
@@megsmotorcyclejourney Ducati make aftermarket exhaust for the Diavel which means Devil in Italian the sound is addictive there is a lot of sound clips on TH-cam
I felt she seemed a little rude when the sales guy was talking to hey she wanders off.
Really good job guys! One of the across the board better produced vids! I too just road my first Fat Boy, and I was LOL’ing as you felt:said all the same things I felt. That rear brake!
Aww thank you! I hope I’m getting better. I’m sure trying. Appreciate the kind words.
I'm a new writer just starting to learn what bike should I get I love the fat boy
I hate it that they stopped making them
The audio is sounding really good even with the visor up you were coming in loud and clear. It would be good to hear what the magic combination is. A great video but to be honest I did not think you were going to like the Fat Boy its really kind of meant for bigger framed riders, my opinion, because of the width of the front tire and what it does to the handling. That being said you didn't look scared of it , nice job.
Aww thank you! The difference was using the right connections to the mic and mic placement. Thank you for the kind words! Appreciate you watching.
You have more riding then me. The only riding of a motorcycle was in a motor cycle endorsement class. Not much time at all. I didn't pass. I still have my scooter. I am Still looking for a Teacher. Maybe some day.
The word “Especially “ doesn’t have an “x” in it. Lol. Pet peev
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Thank you for watching!
Before you even started talking, I thought she looks like she's bloody freezing.
But I do think you should give that big Ducati thing a go.
Evil Knievel outfits??
Good thoughts.
My choice of bikes Is the fat boy with the 260 rear tire single seat sissy bar and rack for luggage
A wee bit early for xmas trees 🎄☃️🎄⛄🎄, some nice bikes though
Lol Christmas trees? I’m confused. Thank you for watching.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney there were two xmas trees in the bike shop , a red one & a larger green one, but you must have been distracted with all those beautiful bikes.
The BMW.
Which one is your favorite?
@@megsmotorcyclejourney I had a 900cc but I'd try the R18
The main reason why you don’t see many of Fat Boy on the road is: Fat Boy are only good on Straight Lines
* Not made for Road you have to Turn \ Corners, never heard any reviews where the riders aren’t complaining about handling
The Tiers are too Flat
Just like the original Sportster Roadster Tires
Changing the Tiers makes it to a Much more enjoyable Ride
Difference the tires from your bike to the fat boy makes world of difference. The fat boy is a low priced tour bike and handles as such. My o4 was great. Only problem was adjusting to the solid wheels. As usual love the vids and what 9your about.
Aww thank you. Yes- totally different ride. Nice bike but I prefer mine.
Have you test rode a Hertiage ?
I haven’t yet. Do you have one?
I had one, loved it, was very comfortable
Test ride a street glide you will be sold. And wear the pink leggings
I have done that. th-cam.com/video/2iHuhdSoZGs/w-d-xo.html 🙂🙂
I should let you ride my fatboy. Mines a bagger without the dish wheels. 2015 lo.
That would be awesome!
Nice bad boy
A Halloween costume Nicholas cage in ghost rider you know were he rides on fire 🔥
My fervrit fat boy thanks thanks 😍😍😍😍😍🙌🙌❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👌
Thank you for your continued support!
@@megsmotorcyclejourney 😘🙏
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Meg I love yea but it’s pretty big on you. First thing is does you heated gloves work by plugging it into USB port? Soft rails have a port on the left side of the frame. Third you really should ride someone’s Deluxe. It’s what I have even though I don’t get to ride it. Very very nice bike. Hugs
Your helmet has pinlock don’t know if you have a pinlock inner visor? It will stop helmet steaming up when you stop nice video from uk 🇬🇧 p.s, good review x
Appreciate the kind words. I don’t know if I do. One of the MANY reasons I hate a full face- but will wear it for y’all. Lol
@@megsmotorcyclejourney if helmet steams up with visor shut you need a pinlock visor insert to sort it! I don’t care what helmet you wear I wear open face as well as full face depending on weather look forward to more videos from you both ! And a top reviewer rode the fatbob and said exactly the same as you! Slow turning ect he said it was a bit of a boat? Lol 😂 love from uk 🇬🇧 x
fat tires and phat rider 😀
Hahaha. Thank you for watching!
Ducati Diavel.
Contact her two wheels she is always test riding bikes, you know Jess from Ohio
Hi Meg 👋 OK firstt off you looked Absolutely Stunning in that plaid top!!! And with those leather pants , whew!!! Your setup for your voice while riding was perfect this time 👍🤗 About the grooves through the road work , that fat front tire helps it feel much smoother than the skinny front tire on your bike , but it also doesn't turn as easy at low speed either , that's why you felt like it didn't handle as well as your bike does at low speed . Great video though , hope you didn't freeze too bad 😁 Here's a glove tip for non heated gloves , get a pair of silk glove liners and your hands won't get Near as Cold !!! I use them when I ride in the cold 20's-40's temp , and I've never used heated gloves and I do just fine 👍 Well Counselor , you have yourself an Awesome week , and look forward to seeing that infectious beautiful smile again soon 😊
Aww thank you! I’ve never heard the silk gloves tip but I’ll give it a try. Appreciate the feedback and you watching.
@@megsmotorcyclejourney You're welcome . Just look on line for silk glove liners , Cycle Gear sells them , just make sure they're real silk 👍 And thanks for always taking the time to respond , I know you're a busy gal , and that just speaks volumes about you and your sincerity in life and your channel 😊👍👏👏
And when it comes to sports they're not gonna make a fat boy a running back he kant move to good from side to side
Capes and face makeup
Hahaha, good thought! Thank you.
Those solid wheels on the Fat Boy contribute a lot to the wind blowing you around.
Interesting- I wouldn’t have guessed that.